A marvelous blend of modern realism and dream-like allegory. This paranoid romance gives an evocative glimpse into the eclectic bohemian lives of aspiring artists in New Orleans.
Jessica DeLaine is a freewheeling artist and entrepreneur. New Orleans is the center of her world, but her impending marriage will require leaving the city she loves. Her farewell project is to be a magnificent glass sculpture - until an unexpected encounter disrupts all of her plans. Is the handsome man in the long gray overcoat an ardent admirer from her past, a figment of her imagination, or a dangerous stalker? Fantasy and reality blur for Jessica, and her destiny becomes enmeshed in her artwork as she strives to complete her masterpiece.
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Duncan Lane was born and raised in England, but later moved to California. He is married and has two children.
His degree in engineering initially led to a career in hi-tech. He wrote his first novel in his spare time (midnight to 2a.m.) over the course of several years. When it was published, he promptly quit his day job. He now has multiple novels and a screenplay to his credit.
He currently lives and writes in San Francisco.